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noun
1.
strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
2.
an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members.
verb (used with object)
3.
to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner: She is more to be pitied than censured.
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Censuring
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verb (used without object)
4.
to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin cēnsūra censor's office, assessment, equivalent to cēns(us) past participle of cēnsēre (see censor) + -ūra -ure
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin cēnsūra censor's office, assessment, equivalent to cēns(us) past participle of cēnsēre (see censor) + -ūra -ure
Related forms
cen·sur·er, noun
cen·sure·less, adjective
mis·cen·sure, verb, -sured, -sur·ing.
pre·cen·sure, verb (used with object), -sured, -sur·ing.
pro·cen·sure, adjective
EXPANDCan be confused: 1. blame, censure, condemn (see synonym and usage notes at blame); 2. censer, censor, censure, sensor.
Synonyms
1. condemnation, reproof, reproach, reprehension, rebuke, reprimand, stricture, animadversion. See abuse. 3. reprove, rebuke, chide. See blame, reprimand.
1. condemnation, reproof, reproach, reprehension, rebuke, reprimand, stricture, animadversion. See abuse. 3. reprove, rebuke, chide. See blame, reprimand.
Antonyms
1–3. praise.
1–3. praise.
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Word Origin & History
censure
late 14c., from L. censura "judgment" (see censor). The verb is first attested 1580s.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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